Eileen A
Childminder in Chiswick
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Female Member since Aug 2013 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 24 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Eileen, I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder, graded 'Outstanding' for the third time in March 2020. I live in Chiswick in a large house with garden with my husband, two daughters (21 and 18 both at University) and our pet Ragdoll cats. I operate a small home based childcare setting from Monday to Friday. I work with two assistants from Monday to Thursday and one assistant on Friday. My current full time assistant Amy has been with me since 2020, our newest member Astrid (started in Sept 2023) is completing an apprenticeship as an Early Years Educator (Level 3)
Both Amy and I have recently completed a Early Years Professional Development Programme run by the DfE.
My main aim is to provide a safe, warm and nurturing home environment with a stimulating mix of child and adult led play activities such as, arts and crafts, baking, sensory experiences and free play. I have a structured routine and we go out every day. Children in my setting have access to variety of different activities in the local community, attending Rhyme Time, going to local parks, green spaces, soft play and the library. I plan special trips such as Kew Gardens, trips to the museums and nature reserves where children have the opportunity to encounter and discover new experiences.
I provide each day, fresh, healthy and home cooked meals incorporating each child's individual needs and tastes
Children have spaces for them to rest and sleep during the day and are regularly monitored to ensure their needs are met,
I am N.N.E.B qualified with over 20 years experience of working with children. I have a Foundation Degree in Early Years and and a 2:1 BA Honours Degree in Childhood and Youth Studies (level 6 qualification). I am able to provide excellent references and my setting is situated close to all public transport links.
Childcare vouchers accepted and I am a Tax free childcare and Early Years funding approved provider.
My hobbies when I am not working are spending time with my family, helping out at the local foodbank, reading, and socialising with my friends and family.
My Experience
I have worked with children since leaving school in a variety of roles such as classroom assistant, nursery nurse and playgroup supervisor and have accumulated a vast knowledge and experience of child development over the years. I have been a registered childminder since 2005, prior to childminding I worked as a nanny in central London for over 10 years. In addition, I have brought up my own two children, so I am in a unique position where I can relate to parents and see things from a parents perspective, but equally I am a highly trained and skilled professional practitioner who can offer advice and support to parents when needed.
My Qualifications
City and guilds 324 in Childcare
N.N.E.B diploma
Certificate in Early Years (Level 4 qualification)
Foundation Degree in Early Years (Level 5 qualification)
BA Honours in Childhood and Youth Studies (Level 6 qualification)
First aid certificate
Food Hygiene certificate
Safeguarding
Prevent Duty
EYFS training
Speech and Language training
Managing Staff
Early Years Professional Development Programme (DfE)
My Availability
Currently we have no availability- if you would like your little one to be placed on our waiting list for late summer/September 2025 please contact me.
Open - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
8am to 6pm
7.30am start available if requested subjected to additional fees.
Please contact me if you would like further information or be placed on the waiting list.
Please note - A deposit is required to secure a place in my setting.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £14.00 per hour
Daily rate from £100
we are able to provide funded spaces from 9mth olds (subject to availability)
Payment of fees to be paid in Advance.
What is included in the cost -
Home cooked food, snacks and drinks (excluding formula milk)
Wet wipes and toiletries (excluding nappies)
Weekly activities - Rhyme time music group, soft play, library, parks and green spaces.
Organising special activities such a visit to the Fire station, pond dipping, growing our own butterflies and many more
Cost for outings to Kew Gardens, Museums, soft play and other places of interest
Resources such as toys, equipment, art media, materials and cooking ingredients.
Weekly and monthly themes are planned to extend learning and experiences. For example, activities are based on topics like seasons, cultural events, shapes, colours and child's own interests
Regular updates regarding child development including parents evening (twice a year).
Support and advice to parents in relation to their child, if needed.
Weekly newletter highlighting menu, theme of the week, activites, extending learning at home and any news.
Daily updates of your child using a messaging platform, online daily diary and verbal communication.
Homemade presents and cards for parents at Christmas, Valentines day, Mother's day, Father's day, Easter and other important events throughout the year.
Birthday cupcakes to celebrate your child's birthday.
Christmas party for the children and carers at a local venue with entertainer
Annual summer picnic for children and their parents to socialise together
Qualified and experienced staff.
Training for staff.
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 17/01/2023)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 01/08/2017)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring, nurturing environment and structured daily activities. Children thrive under the attentive care, enjoying outdoor time, home-cooked meals, and educational experiences. Parents appreciate the excellent communication, including photo updates and detailed reports. The setting is described as a "home away from home" where children form strong bonds and develop socially and emotionally.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Eileen A. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Our son has been with Eileen full-time for just over a year now, since he’s been 10 months old, and he has thrived and developed more since than we could have ever imagined. He loves Eileen, her staff and his little friends and is so happy there. Never picked him up and he wasn’t beaming from the day that he’s had.
All staff members are incredibly kind, caring and loving and they put a lot of effort into providing a safe and supportive environment that allows for creative and balanced indoor and outdoor experiences. The children learn about new themes every week and get to go out to different local places every day. Eileen and her team enable the children to discover their surroundings whilst advancing their physical and mental skills, leaving them with an unmatched curiosity about the world. The freshly prepared home-cooked food that Eileen prepares every day is fantastic, healthy and tasty and she makes sure to celebrate holidays, birthdays etc. Staff members really know each child individually and build strong relationships with each and every one of them.
We also really appreciate the value all staff members place on teaching good behaviour and helping little ones develop their social skills, always cooperating with parents and providing helpful advice. Her setting really has become my son’s second family and we are incredibly grateful to all staff for everything they are doing for our little boy. We are due a second baby soon and would feel very lucky if she can attend Eileen’s setting once parental leave is over.
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ChDoLe
on 30/07/2024
We have taken all three of our children to Eileen in recent years - our oldest is now 6 - and we feel exactly the same as we have all the way through - that we have total confidence they are well looked after and happy while they’re with her and her assistants.
Our youngest is there currently and couldn’t be happier going in Monday to Thursday.
We travel from Richmond because once you find the right person it’s worth doing and we’ve always been able to manage pick up times within the hours very easily.
It’s been a great journey :)
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Ed F
on 13/03/2024
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Eileen A
on 13/03/2024:
Awww thank you 🤩 it’s been a pleasure having your beautiful children ❤️
Where do I start...
We were so lucky to come across Eileen and her team 2 years ago! In urgent need of a childminder due to work situation, I came across Eileen's profile and gave her a call. Lucky for us at the time she had a spot come up, due to unforeseen circumstances .
She invited me to come hangout in Turnham Green Park to see how my boy would feel in a new environment and new playmates, since then we haven't looked back.
Eileen has a formidiable team, my boy has grown so attached to Amy and Astrid ,who he adores ,not even giving me a second glance in the morning when dropping him off.
The team are always doing something different, whether its making sand castles in Chiswick Park, or bashing instruments at music class, yet with all that fun being had there is an undertone of structure and old fashioned discipline which is hard to find these days. She has a remarkable understanding of the development needed in these early years.
Her expertise has taught us such a great deal, even though we have two older children.
I could go on, but if you're looking for a safe, structured, fun loving place for your bundle of joy to hangout everyday, then look no further . That's if you're lucky enough to get a spot.
6 Stars..
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JillF
on 08/03/2024
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Eileen A
on 08/03/2024:
Awwww we will miss you all so much when you move ❤️ if you come back to London you know where we are x
We feel so fortunate to have found Eileen and her wonderful team. Our son started at the setting at 9 months of age and has thrived in the loving, caring and fun environment that Eileen passionately curates. Every effort is made to make both the children and parents feel comfortable, with a thorough settling in period and adaptations to routines welcomed as your child grows.
Wind, rain or sun; Eileen and the team always take the children out for activities in the local parks, library or soft play with plenty of photos and updates provided: always beaming smiles! Being outside in green spaces and discovering nature is a huge plus for us and is a core part of the day.
The level of nurture is apparent on all fronts - introduction to counting, singing, arts and crafts, guidance during group play - all of which has led to our son showing great signs of confidence and emotional intelligence at 21 months.
The meals are so varied and lovingly made, encouraging the children to enjoy eating together as a social occasion.
Our son goes off everyday excited to see his friends, often forgetting to say goodbye as makes his way to the kitchen for breakfast! It genuinely feels like being part of a big family and we are so grateful to Eileen and her team. We just hope she’ll have room for baby number 2!
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LAW1307
on 07/03/2024
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Eileen A
on 07/03/2024:
Thank you so much for your fantastic review - I couldn’t ask for nicer families ❤️ it’s a privilege to look after such gorgeous children ❤️
I feel so lucky to have found Eileen- her and her team are just absolutely brilliant.
As a first time mum, I was so nervous about my daughter starting childcare at the same time as moving house and starting back at work, but Eileen and her team couldn't have made it easier. The transition was really smooth and Eileen was so accommodating to make sure our daughter was settled and happy with the new normal.
A few months in and our daughter is well and truly thriving with Eileen. She is so happy to go there each morning and the children all just seem like one big happy family. The kids do lots of fun activities including daily outdoor time in Chiswick House and Gardens, trips to soft play and the library and also crafts and baking as well as playing with lots of toys. Eileen also prepares home made food for each meal and sends regular photos so we can see how her day is going.
Couldn't recommend Eileen, Amy and Astrid enough- thank you guys!!!
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AlexaO
on 05/03/2024
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Eileen A
on 05/03/2024:
Awww thank you for your lovely message, we are so happy A has joined us and settled in so well, she’s a perfect addition to our little group ❤️Thank you for choosing us
I can't sing Eileen and her team's praises highly enough. Our daughter started settling in during lockdown and I was worried that, being a lockdown baby, she would struggle to settle with a new person. However, Eileen and the team instantly made her part of the family and it was so lovely to watch her grow and develop so happily with her little group of quasi-siblings over the subsequent two years. She genuinely loved going there and it made my return to work so much easier knowing that. Also, milestones such as potty training, and transitions like adapting to a new baby, were made infinitely easier with Eileen's expert help and the strong bond she had created with my daughter.
Eileen has also looked after my 7mo baby and he goes happily into the setting like he's known her forever.
Overall, I trust Eileen implicitly with my two children - can't think of a better compliment than that!
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Hester
on 10/09/2023
As first-time parents, we were extremely nervous about sending our baby to a setting for a full 5 working days, which we both needed for work. With Eileen, her family, and team, it turned out to be the best decision we could have ever made, both for our child and for ourselves. On top of all the other reviews here, which we can fully relate to, I personally found it a perfect balance to offer our son very close relationships with both his carers (no turnaround whatsoever) and his 'mates,' who have become like daytime siblings to him in a family-like setting, on the one hand, and peace of mind for the baby turning toddler by not actually staying at home (which was extremely important for both of his parents working from home).
If you combine the best aspects of a nanny and a nursery, that's pretty much what Eileen offers. And I haven't even mentioned the healthy nap routines, meals, developmental advice, and the wonderful community of former and current parents. Although we have moved out of London, if we ever consider having a second child, I might decide to move back solely to send them to Eileen's – honestly!
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XSNK
on 31/08/2023
Eileen and her two employees Amy & Giulia are fantastic.
The setting is lovely, in her home in Chiswick, and very clean. There are several rooms for the children to eat in, sleep in, play in, and every child looks so happy to be there.
My son is always ecstatic to go and always comes back with a smile on his face.
Eileen is lovely and kind, very mindful of each child, and knows each individual routine. She makes her meals and snacks from scratch, nutritious and balanced meals, and adapts them to the child.
She offers educational activities for all ages and has plenty of toys for the children to use during the day.
I like that she takes them out every morning to various places and includes sensory activities for the youngest ones. She even bakes with them when she can.
I cannot recommend her enough, she is gifted when it comes to children and there is no one else in this neighbourhood I would feel confident leaving my child to.
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Alix G
on 06/06/2023
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Eileen A
on 06/06/2023:
Thank you so much for your wonderful review 😊 I’m very lucky to have such amazing families, which makes my job so much easier 👍
Eileen and her team have been absolutely fantastic, we couldn’t have asked for anything more and highly rate to anyone.
We’ve been at the setting 20 months now and if it weren’t for us moving out of London, we would be staying with her and wanting to ensure our next child enrolled with her too.
Our daughter started with them at the age of 9 months, she ensured excellent settling in sessions in plenty of time ahead of that and worked with us to help everyone adapt to the new routine, nap times, breast milk etc.
Our daughter loves going to the setting, a true home from home, and they have all become an extended family.
Her learning and development has gone from strength to strength and I truly don’t believe would be as advanced had she been at another setting.
She loves the routine, outdoor play every morning at a different local park with plenty of activities, games and rhymes to boot.
The freshly prepared food at meal times are second to none.
You receive plenty of photo updates throughout the day so you can see how much fun and what your little one is getting up to, plus daily online diary recordings for you to reach each evening so you know everything that’s happened in the day, what they’ve done, what they’ve eaten, nappy changes, how long they’ve slept, it is highly informative and really helpful.
Not much more to say than 5 stars all round. We’re so sad to be leaving and if you’re lucky to snap up a space, if one is available, you won’t regret it.
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Louisa M
on 05/06/2023
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Eileen A
on 05/06/2023:
awww thank you so much for the lovely review x we will miss you all but wish you all
the best in your new home and I’m sure M will be a wonderful big sister ❤️
My husband and I are utterly thrilled with the care our daughter has received from Eileen and her wonderful team. Eileen is a true professional with unrivalled experience and knowledge but also an incredible passion with shines through in everything she does.
Being a nervous first-time mum, Eileen welcomed us to do play dates over an extended period of time. It was here I saw first-hand just how fantastic the team are. They are so attentive and nurturing, knowing exactly what each individual child needs at any given moment of the day. They have the most incredible relationships with the children and it made me so excited and relieved to see how comfortable and happy the children in their care are.
Since then we have been more and more impressed each day. Our daughter adores her time at Eileen’s. Her days are well structured and the activities are delivered with careful consideration. Our daughter regularly greets us with artwork, baked goods and other ‘creations’ with such pride. Eileen has also managed to convert the ‘fussy’ 12-month daughter we gave her to a real foodie with all the delicious, homemade meals she receives!
It will never stop astounding us how thorough Eileen is with her communication. We get the most wonderful set of photo updates during the day followed by an in-depth online daily account. Eileen and her team always have time to discuss the day at pick up and we know, should we need, we can contact her at any point in the day and get a swift response.
Ultimately, we couldn’t trust Eileen and the team more with the care of daughter which is probably the most powerful point we can make!
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Tor
on 06/02/2023
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Eileen A
on 06/02/2023:
Awwww what a lovely heartfelt review ❤️thank you so much for allowing us to look after J she’s such a wonderful addition to the group 🥰
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